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02 Jul 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pertains to the acquisition of "CPD Courses 26/27 BOC Limited" focused on staff training courses. This contracts with a central government public authority seeking services in the education and training industry category, specifically under a light-touch regime. It took place in Basildon, located in the region of UKH37. The procurement stage is now complete as of 2nd July 2026, with the contract being awarded to Boc Limited. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, with the contract expected to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth particularly for large-scale service providers in the education and training sector with the capability to deliver continuous professional development (CPD) courses. Companies similar in scale to Boc Limited, which has been awarded the contract, would be well-placed to compete in similar tenders by offering specialised training solutions for healthcare staff. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their reach within the public sector, enhance their portfolio, and establish a reputation in delivering high-quality educational services.

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Notice Title

CPD Courses 26/27 BOC Limited

Notice Description

CPD Courses 26/27 BOC Limited Staff Training Courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c239
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062179-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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